Recruitment begins for next Independent Reviewer of Prevent

The Home Office has launched an open competition to appoint the next Independent Reviewer of Prevent.

The Independent Review of Prevent will look at the effectiveness of the government’s strategy to protect vulnerable people from being drawn into terrorism. It will also make recommendations for the future. The appointment will involve an advisory assessment panel, with an independent chair, that will review the applications and interview shortlisted candidates.

Security Minister James Brokenshire said: “Prevent gives vulnerable people the support they need to protect them from terrorist recruiters. We are always looking at how we can make the programme more effective, which is why we are committed to this Independent Review. I look forward to the appointment of the Reviewer so they can get on with their vital work.”